Assistant Greenkeeper - Sherfield Oaks Golf Club

Get Golfing; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Free Golf

50% discount on food

Staff referral programme

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Get Golfing is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper at Sherfield Oaks Golf Club to support maintenance and presentation of high-quality playing surfaces.

The successful candidate will help in turf care, operate machinery, and contribute to environmental initiatives. The role offers benefits like pension plans, free golf, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about golf and committed to delivering high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery safely.
• Help prepare the course for competitions and events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interest in turf management

Willingness to work outdoors

Job description

Location - Sherfield Oaks Golf Club.

Employment Type - Full Time

Description

As an Assistant Greenkeeper you will support the maintenance, preparation, and presentation of high-quality playing surfaces and surrounding grounds. The role involves day-to-day turf care, use of specialist machinery, and helping ensure the course/facility is safe, attractive, and playable to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs
• Carry out mowing, raking, edging, divoting, and general turf care tasks
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and hand tools safely
• Assist with irrigation, drainage, and turf renovation works (aeration, seeding, topdressing)
• Help prepare the course/grounds for competitions and events
• Monitor turf health and report any issues such as disease, pests, or damage
• Follow health & safety procedures and safe working practices at all times
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives on site
• Undertake general groundskeeping and maintenance duties as required

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about golf and committed to delivering high standards.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• Interest in turf management, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and occasional overtime
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team

• Prior experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance and environmentally friendly practices.
• Weekend and Bank Holiday availability

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Training & Development
• Free Golf
• 50% discount on food
• Staff referral programme
• Flexible working hours